Obituary - Donald Leroy Newton

Donald Leroy Newton died Oct. 29, 2016 at the age of 88. He was born in Aurora, Illinois in July 1928 to Leroy and Angeline.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and worked as a skilled tool-and-die maker, until his retirement and move to Oakhurst.

Mr. Newton enjoyed camping, RVing, and square dancing. He was a life-long member of the Knights of Columbus, and was recognized by Pope John Paul II for his volunteer work in helping to build Our Lady of the Sierra Catholic Church in Oakhurst.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Betty Barbel, Marilyn Carter and Jack; and his son, Raymond Boerstler.